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PBS NewsHour  U.S. Launches National Strategy to Combat Alzheimer's

U.S. Launches National Strategy to Combat Alzheimer's Disease Details

 

Program: PBS NewsHour

Episode: U.S. Launches National Strategy to Combat Alzheimer's

As rates of Alzheimer's Disease continue to jump in the U.S., HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced Tuesday the first Congressionally mandated plan to help prevent and treat the disease. Margaret Warner discusses the details with NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins and Eric Hall, CEO of Alzheimer's Foundation of America.

Duration: (9:26)
Premiere Date: 05/15/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: E


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